alone thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nobody else alive
(such a sky and such a sun
i never knew and neither did
you
and everybody never breathed
quite so many kinds of yes)
not a tree can count his leaves
each herself by opening
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table of contents
Media Mashup
by Alex Hausner

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talk About it Cora
by Cora Harrell

mmz

spring
issue

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Wild Children

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Dog Sees God

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Where Have All The Blue
Birds Gone?

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by Laurie Lago Rispoli

Spotlight on Local Farming

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CSA Shares Available for
2013 Season

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Earth Day 2013: The Face of
Climate Change

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Nyack Village Theatre Goes To the Hard Rock Cafe

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photos by Carolyn Magnani

Nyack Village Theatre Events

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photos by Carolyn Magnani

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Nyack Village Theatre Schedule Of Events

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Rockland World Radio Program Guide

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METRO
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[local Internet broadcast leader] is gearing up for
Rockland World Radio itsthe10th
season. No small task, considering the hold
traditional media has had in convincing the public
they’re the only game in town. The Internet will no
longer be looked upon as a passing phase - digital
is here to stay.
Worldwide, the broadcasting industry is being turned
on its head by the Internet. It’s no different locally,
where technological advances — online and otherwise — are taking place at an unprecedented pace
and leaving a wave of uncertainty in their wake. But
it’s all about opportunity, not catastrophe.
“For advertisers there’s the ability to better target
audiences online where they are better defined. Financial people have a better idea of how their budgets are being used. For consumers there’s the ability to watch or listen to programming whenever and
wherever they want — they decide, guided in some
form by broadcasters. Nothing illustrates this more
effectively than the rise of YouTube, now owned by
Google.
Take the stats: YouTube receives approximately 2 billion views a day — more than double the prime-time
audience of the three major American TV networks combined. Last year more than 13 million hours of video
were uploaded to the site, and 35 hours of video are uploaded every minute. Put another way, more video is
uploaded to YouTube in 60 days than the three major American networks have created in 60 years.

ELLLLLLLLLL it is spring
time again ladies and gentleman and we are in for
a great season of programming
and all other sorts of shenanigans.
The last article I wrote was for the
winter edition of MMZ. That was
a very good freaking article. We
have increased in episodes and
Media Mashup has almost existed
for a year. A YEAR?! 365 Days! 52
Weeks! That is a long ass time. We
at Media Mashup are very grateful
to have fans like yourselves.
SO. BIG NEWS HERE FROM MEDIA MASHUP. Alex “The Greatest Radio Show
Host Ever Sold” Hausner got into Hofstra University and soon will get into Boston
University, George Washington University, Northwestern University and Clown
College. Yeah, I said it, clown college. It is a very prestigious school. Soon, I will
show whichever college I choose that I am indeed the GREATEST RADIO SHOW
HOST EVER SOLD. They will be amazed, I know it already.
ON THE MUSIC FRONNNTTTT. Justin “Sexy Back” Timberlake had just released
his new album, The 20/20 Experience and it is terrific. He brings his old NSYNCness back to his voice. Kidding, NSYNC is still irrelevant. Anyways, Timberlake
is back and we all love him for it. Little Wayne or “Lil Wayne” almost died recently. The dude is still taking lots of drugs. He reminds me of Charlie Sheen, just
Wayne doesn’t have Tiger Blood like Sheen has. Classic Shenanigans there, amirite?!?!?!?!?!
ITS MOVIE TIME! BEN AFFLECK DID NOT WIN AN OSCAR FOR BEST DIRECTOR.
Thats a load of bullshit, but he did win for best film, which was awesome. Jennifer
Lawerence is the funniest female in the whole entire world, just ask Meryl Streep.
He ended up winning Best Actress, which was a no brainer. After the awards, she
was asked stupid questions by the press. What else is new. OH! IRONMAN THREE
IS COMING AGAIN! YEAH TONY STARK AND THE SHIELD AND RON BURGANDY!
Well thats all time we have here. The Mayor of Nyack is in need of Alex Hausner
again. This time she wants Alex Hausner to go on a mission to North Korea and
bring Dennis Rodman back, dead or alive. Preferably alive. Wish me luck! Tune
into Media Mashup at Rocklandworldradio.com on Mondays at 4.
Alex Hausner
Media Mashup Superstar
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THE YOUTHOLOGY HOUR
A group of teenagers presenting the urban world of Hip Hop.
We have been live since 2010, showcasing many artists
and small buisness owners. No Mercy Squad (the group
behind the show) is a Hip Hop/ Rap group live representing
the Bronx. Lucky 7, the main lead in group (also the Host on show), has interviewed a serious
amount of artists, LIL Q (Live Engineer/ Videographer) along with G-Netics (third member).
NMS Youthology Hour is from 7-8 pm eastern New York Time, Broadcasting Live On
www.RocklandWorldRadio.com.

Wednesdays @
7:00pm only on
RocklandWorldRadio.com
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INDEPENDENT
INDEPENDENT
INDEPENDENT

Mondays @ 3pm

Want new music? Hear it on Rockland World Radio! Listen live or
check out the archive page! Got new music? Get it played! Send
submissions to music@rocklandworldradio.com
- Punk - Indie - Folk - Jazz - Rock - Hip/Hop -

Local | National | International

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LISTEN LIVE
RocklandWorldRadio.com
Wednesday @ 9pm
Cora Harrell officially celebrated the launch of her radio
show ÒTalk About It Cora!!!!!Ó
and birthday at RocklandWorldRadio where she talks
about beauty, fashion, celebrity and glamour. Cora is not
only the Host of her own show,
she is the Co-producer/Editor
of her own column right here
in MMZ. Cora gives backstage tips on beauty as well
as talks about the new hot
seasonal trends. Cora Harrell
is also a Celebrity Hairstylist.
Cora specializes in hair weaving, extravagant up dos and
high fashion runway styles.

Cora has been a licensed
NYS cosmetologist
since
1995. Reputable and reliable
Cora began working in the
salon and soon after began
working with celebrity photographers and designers
for photo shoots, high fashion runway shows, installations, etc. Eager to promote
her unique skills Cora joined
WhoÕs WhoÕs to extend
her eponymous brand services.
Not stopping there,
Cora realized she wanted to
provide quality service worldwide, which brought her to
RocklandWorldRadio.com
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Fashion Week Of Spring/Summer 2013 brought out some of the most
talented designers beyond compare, everyone presenting their own individuality of flare and flavor:
Celebrity Designer Adrian Alicea held his exclusive showcase at 160
Central Park West, Corner of 76th St, Landmark of the park. The theme
was called ÒChrysalisÓ inspired by his perceptions of the universe. Cocktails and hors deÕ oeurves where served, there where special guest
performances as well as celebrity friends and socialites, that appeared in
the posh atmosphere. Adrian Alicea has been featured on the Ellen Degeneres show, Fox 5 and other tv shows. His work can also be viewed in
Vogue Russian, Instyle and Marie Claire. Always putting his best foot forward this reserved and humble young man has a fashion sense beyound
extravagant!!!!!! Adrian is self taught......Yes! Blessed and gifted. Raising
eyebrows and creating a buzz in the media that a fly swatter cant kill.
Everything his hands touch, a transformation of personal design, is made
just for you. His exclusive clients consist of Zoe Saldana, Linda Evangelista, Blanca Soto, Marilyn Manson, India.Arie, Nick Cannon and Paris Hilton. Gracing The runway of his own unique showcase was The Plus Size
Super Model Christina Mendez(seen on BET Rip the Runway 2013), and
Karen & Rizzo from VH1Õs mob wives. The show was hosted by Fidel
Vicioso of Law and Order. To follow the latest on Adrian you can go to
his website.
**Celebrity Desinger Adrian Alicea
Ceo/Model/Photograher/Dancer
www.adrianalicea.com
Bookings:
PR @ Marketing Director
Yvonne Forbes
Yvonne@ adrianalicea.com

VINCENT PASTORE’S “WILD CHILDREN”
TO PREMIERE AT NYACK VILLAGE THEATRE.
TAPPAN PRODUCTIONS in association with the NYACK VILLAGE THEATRE
presents an original play by VINCENT PASTORE
WILD CHILDREN
Nyack, New York (March 26, 2013) - Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos, Malavita)
and local actor/filmmaker Paul Borghese (HBO’s 61*, Malavita), team up again
after their successful sold out run of their Off-Broadway production of Louis
LaRusso’s Tony Award Nominated “Lamppost Reunion” but this time with an
original play by Pastore.
Wild Children premieres in scenic Nyack on thewww.nyackvillagetheatre.com
Hudson at Nyack Village Theatre
on April 12, 2013. Directed by Richard Quinn, produced by Paul Borghese and
co-produced by Brooke Malloy. This Hollywood-Meets-Hudson Valley production
will star former “Sopranos” alumn Al Sapienza and Anthony J. Ribustello along
with Rocco Parente (Boardwalk Empire), Peter Evangelista (The Rascals Once
Upon a Dream) and Sam Waymon (Ganja and Hess). Together they will join local
actors Steve Zarro, Dana Duff, Wes Laga, Jonathan Baldwin, Ted Odell, Shana
Lin, Leigh Pupps, Vincent Cueva, Warren Bub, and Joe DeSpirito.
Runs April 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8pm and April 14, 21, 28 at 3pm.
Tickets $25 online at www.nyackvillagetheatre.com or $30 @ door with
Reservations suggested.
The Nyack Village Theatre is located at 94 Main Street, Nyack, NY 10960
Synopsis: Wild Children is a riveting story about a man and his dreams, but also
his demons. Set in a Westchester bar and filled with very real and interesting
characters from wise guys to blues singers, from drug dealers to strippers, and
how they effect the bar owner’s judgment.
If you would like more information on this show, to make a reservation to review it
or to schedule an interview with Mr. Pastore, Mr. Borghese, Mr. Quinn or the cast,
please contact: Brooke Malloy at 201-647-3156 or email brookemal@verizon.net.
Please visit www.nyackvillagetheatre.com for more information and online ticketing.
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Don’t Miss 2013 VCS Programs

gaypriderockland.org ~ 845 634-5729 x307
Sat April 20, 8pm - Cabaret with Anne Steele
Join Anne for a very different kind of evening . . . As she goes back to where
she came from with an intimate look at her inspirations, challenges and
triumphs all with only voice and piano. $25 Advance, $30 Door.
Nyack Center, 58 Depew, Nyack. Cash Bar,
Merchandise for Sale
Doors at 7:30pm ~ Tix at www.gaypriderockland.org

“The Lighthouse” (voice of Spirit)
Join Star Blossom Goddess
Thursday at 4 o’clock pm on Rockland World Radio
The new year is an exciting time for
all. It is a time where the energies are
helping to awaken and shift the entire
planet. That shift includes animals,
humans and of course Mother Nature
her self.
If you are experiencing reminders of
your past challengers, not yet healed,
it is important that when they come
up, to stay in your heart and release
any fears to move in trust and love.
Everything happens for a reason and
knowing that will allow yourself to
move to vibrate at a higher frequency
in-order to be peaceful.

There is alway some chaos before
new great things begin and it is so very
important to focus on the new opportunities that come from being in the heart.
We have enormous capabilities as the
new human of compassion Love awakens. And many will begin to become
aware of their spiritual intuitive gifts.
Embrace the real you as being divine
and release the judgments towards
others that only cause separation.
Welcome in these new times for it is the
Age of Aquarius and it is the time to ﬂy
inside ones heart here on the precious
home we call Earth.

Join Star Blossom Goddess
She will share channeled messages, read inspirational
poetry and share her insights on different spiritual issues.
There will be guests on future shows who will share their
insights and gifts as well.

In the early part of the twentieth
century, we saw a decline in the
Eastern bluebird when the more
aggressive European starlings
and house sparrows were introduced to the USA. The 1960’s
started an effort to recover the
population of this species of bird
and people began putting up
nesting boxes designed to keep
the larger European starlings out.
So, let’s look at this bird a little
closer:
The male Eastern bluebird is
royal blue on the back and head
with a reddish-brown on its
breast. While the female is more
grey on the head and back with
blue tinges on the wings and tail
feathers and more subdued reddish-brown feathers on its breast.
Bluebirds sleep in nest cavities
and on sheltered branches of
trees and shrubs.
When they are ready to mate,
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the male will entice the female to
a nesting spot by carrying material in and out of the proposed
nest, perching and fluttering his
wings. Once the female accepts
his invitation, she will create her
actual nest which will be constructed loosely of grasses and
pine needles and lining it with
fine grasses.
Here are some suggestions:
Have native plantings that will
provide fall and winter food. This
would include flowering dogwood, American holly, mulberry,
juniper, wild grape, blueberry,
viburnum and Virginia creeper
to name a few. That “weed” you
may have in your yard – pokeweed – is also a food source for
this bird.
You can also put up bluebird
houses. If you decide to put
up multiple houses, it is suggested that they are 100 yards
apart allowing the bluebirds to
establish a territory; about 3-6

feet from the ground facing
open areas and away from prevailing winds. Having a tree
or other suitable perch 40-100
feet away from the house, helps
young on their first journeys out
of the nest. Houses should be
specific for bluebirds. You can
check the internet (or books) on
bluebird houses, or one of the
websites below for more specific
information on this bird and their
abodes. Install a predator guide
below the box to prevent predators from climbing up and a 5” roof
overhang to prevent attacks from
above. It is also recommended to
remove any house sparrow nests
that may take up residence. Personally, I let anyone take up residence in my bird houses – which
included a flying squirrel one time
(you can read my previous blog
below “Anyone Home???” on that
incident).
If you decide to supplement their
diet, their preferred food is mealworms, which can be purchased
at many stores, including Wild
Birds Unlimited and Lowes. They
may occasionally eat shelled
sunflower, safflower and peanut
chips, but they do not usually eat
birdseed. Suet may be a lifesaver for them in the cold winter
months when their natural diet of
berries and insects are scarce,
but you may have to coax them
to the suet. You can do this by
crumbling the suet into bite sized

pieces and putting it on a platform
feeder with mealworms and/or
berries that they like. Make sure
your suet is tasty by having items
like peanut chips, berries and sunflower hearts incorporated it in.
Avoid using pesticides on plants
in your yard. This is something
that is important to help all wildlife
and life in general!
I hope that this information has
been helpful and will encourage
you to help bring bluebirds back to
your area. For more information,
please see the sites listed below.
Happy Wildlife Gardening!
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/
guide/
Eastern_Bluebird/id
http://www.sialis.org/eablbio.htm
http://www.audubon.org
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Spotlight on Local Farming
A Well Worth the Wait at Cropsey
Community Farm
As most farmers will tell you, the basics of growing food are good soil, plenty of sunlight and an
ample supply of water.
With support from the county and approval from
the county department of health, drilling for the
irrigation well at Cropsey Community Farm finally began last week, an exciting turning point
since plans for the well began in early 2011.
“The well is the lifeblood of the farm,” said Mike Clark, an area landscape
designer and contractor who has been volunteering his time, equipment
and experience to Rockland Farm Alliance on several large projects at
the farm over the last few seasons.
“Without the water in drought conditions, we could lose the whole crop. It
is also essential for expansion into the south field,” Mike continued.
Even without drought conditions, it is important to have a way to manage
water from a clean, reliable source free of potential contaminants in runoff from Rockland roads and lawns, particularly considering the weather
patterns of the last few seasons. “Now when rain comes, it comes heavy.
Not soft like it used to,” said Mike. Read more about Mike Clark below.
The process to establish a new well requires a plan that abides by strict
regulations from the Health Department, a landscape architect, an electrician, a well driller, a plumber, a carpenter and sufficient funding.
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“The strict regulations are another reminder that we, as individuals,
need to work in a more environmentally conscious way,” said John McDowell, RFA co-founder and board president. “We began this process
several years ago and now that we have approval, we are very blessed
to have several angels from the community as part of this process.”
For the farm team, the well means they can sleep easier at night, knowing that one of the essential elements for growing produce is within
reach of the field.
Rockland Farm Alliance would like to thank the following businesses
and individuals for their time, energy and involvement in the planning
and installation of the irrigation well at Cropsey Community Farm:
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Join Rockland’s Only Local CSA, Now in its 3rd
Season!
Do your health a favor and join the Cropsey Community
Farm CSA! Enjoy locally grown, organic produce and support local agriculture. Purchase a working share and lend
a hand at the farm, or opt for a non-working share and still
enjoy the local harvest throughout the 22-week season. For the first time, we
are offering an optional extra month of pickups up to Thanksgiving.
For more information visit cropseyfarm.org/about/join, call us at 845-634-3167
or email info@rocklandfarm.org.
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Every year on April 22, more than one
billion people take part in Earth Day.
Across the globe, individuals, communities, organizations, and governments
acknowledge the amazing planet we call
home and take action to protect it.

Earth Day 2013: The Face of
Climate Change

that our grandchildren may have to
solve. But that’s only because they’re still
fortunate enough to be insulated from
its mounting consequences. Climate
change has very real effects on people,
animals, and the ecosystems and natural
resources on which we all depend. Left
unchecked, they’ll spread like wildfire.

Climate change has many faces.
A man in the Maldives worried about
relocating his family as sea levels rise,
a farmer in Kansas struggling to make
ends meet as prolonged drought ravages the crops, a fisherman on the Niger
River whose nets often come up empty,
a child in New Jersey who lost her home
to a super-storm, a woman in Bangladesh who can’t get fresh water due to
more frequent flooding and cyclones…
And they’re not only human faces.
They’re the polar bear in the melting
arctic, the tiger in India’s threatened
mangrove forests, the right whale in
plankton-poor parts of the warming North
Atlantic, the orangutan in Indonesian
forests segmented by more frequent
bushfires and droughts…
These faces of climate change are multiplying every day.
For many, climate change can often
seem remote and hazy – a vague and
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Luckily, other faces of climate change
are also multiplying every day.
Every person who does his or her part to
fix the problem is also a Face of Climate
Change: the entrepreneurs who see
opportunity in creating the new green

economy, the activists who organize
community action and awareness campaigns, the engineers who design the
clean technology of the future, the public
servants who fight for climate change
laws and for mitigation efforts, the ordinary people who commit to
living sustainably…

their concerns for the planet, and take
action to protect it. We’ll harness that
power to show the world The Face of
Climate Change. And we’ll call on our
leaders to act boldly together, as we
have, in this pivotal year.
Between now and Earth Day, we’ll
collect and display images of people,
animals, and places directly affected or
threatened by climate change – as well
as images of people stepping up to do
something about it. We’ll tell the world
their stories. But we need your help. We
need you to be climate reporters. So,
send us your pictures and stories that
show The Face of Climate Change.
On and around Earth Day, an interactive
digital display of all the images will be
shown at thousands of events around
the world, including next to federal
government buildings in countries that
produce the most carbon pollution. The
display will also be made available online
to anyone who wants to view or show it.

On April 22, 2013, more than one billion
people around the world will take part in
the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. From
Beijing to Cairo, Melbourne to London,
Rio to Johannesburg, New Delhi to New
York, communities everywhere will voice

Together, we’ll highlight the solutions and
showcase the collective power of individuals taking action across the world. In doing so, we hope to inspire our leaders to
act and inspire ourselves to redouble our
efforts in the fight against climate change.

“If you’re going to crave anything, crave living life to the fullest. Maximize all you have and
squander nothing.”

Cheryl Adler, MS, LCSW, DAPA, FAPA has a private psychotherapy practice in Nyack, NY. She is an OASAS Treatment Provider for New York State.
She works with adolescents, and adults, addressing addictions issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and chronic illness. Cheryl is the author of
“Sober University Your Next Step To Successful Recovery”c2011,iUniverse.
She can be reached by phone at 845.358.4652 or visit her website at www.
soberuniversity.com or email her at info@soberuniversity.com Cheryl can
also be reached at rocklandworldradio.com

NEW PROGRAM JOINS RWR!

Join hosts Liz Benuscak & Lizanne Fiorentino

TUESDAYS @ 1:00 PM
only on RocklandWorldRadio.com
“Everything that is Rockland County”
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New book from writer, Christopher (Kit) Lukas

Featured on Amazonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hot New Releases List

SHRINK RAP:

A Guide to Psychotherapy from a
frequent flier.
is now available in paperback.

on

From the author of Blue Genes, comes an easy-to-read anecdotal book from
a long-time consumer of psychotherapeutic services, explaining why he fervently believes that psychotherapy can be very helpful to people with emotional
problems.

Christopher Lukas is a writer, an Emmy-Award winning television producer & director
who, for the past 45 years, has worked primarily for public television. He has produced
over 200 hours of programming for the public broadcast station WNET in New York City.
Lukasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has published a number of books, primarily concentrating on both end-of-life matters & writing+producing for broadcast television.
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Check out all the releases
from Woodstock Records
www.woodstockrecords.com

The long awaited book by Dr. Ken & Lisa
Davis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climbing Mountainsâ&#x20AC;? is now available for purchase.
Photos from book signing in
Ridgewood, NJ
Photo Credit: Richard Quinn

Part guide book for spiritual growth and part
inspiring memoir, Climbing Mountains leads the
reader on a journey of self discovery.
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4/05
7:00pm

Open Mic

4/06
6:00pm

Mike Lombardi Spring Fest Load in at 5:30

4/07
3:00pm

Peter Furlan and Neil Alexander

4/12
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/13
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/14
3:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/19
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/20
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/21
3:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/25
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/26
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

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Be sure to visit
www..nyackvillagetheatre.com
for up to date performance schedules

4/27
8:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

4/28
3:00pm

WILD CHILDREN a new play by Vincent Pastore

May
5/18
8:00pm

IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN a new play by Myles West

5/19
3:00pm

IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN a new play by Myles West

5/27
2:00pm

Lottie and the Manatee

June
6/27
8:00pm

Dog Sees God

6/28
8:00pm

Dog Sees God

6/29
8:00pm

Dog Sees God

For booking and rental information
Contact the Nyack Village Theatre
(845-826-2639)

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Wednesdays @ 3:30pm

Connections with Deborah Turner
Healthy Living, Healthy Planet

Tuesdays
@ 10pm
David Biedny is just a human being
who realizes that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a dangerous
epoch, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerned about the
denial which is rampant in our society.
Complacency is a disease of the soul,
and Angry Human is the cure